Ilaria Tuti introduces the formidable Detective Teresa Battaglia in 'Flowers of Hell,' the thrilling first installment of her acclaimed series. Battaglia, an aging but sharp-witted investigator, faces a horrifying case in the remote Italian Alps. A young woman's body is found, and the crime scene suggests ancient rituals, plunging Teresa into a dark world where folklore intertwines with brutal reality. As she battles both the external horrors of the case and her own internal struggles, Teresa must unravel a mystery that threatens to expose the deepest secrets of a secluded community. This chilling novel establishes Teresa as a compelling and complex protagonist.